Catalonia and Spain: it’s complicated
When asked why they want independence, many Catalans say they have their own language and culture. Yesterday, Spain disagreed by force.
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“I don’t know how to defeat the AfD, but I have the feeling that calling them Nazis is not going to help, as this will further deflect from the real issues at stake.”
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The day after: German election results in summary
“Like everyone today, I’ve been grappling with the election results. Friends overseas asked me for an insider overview and I found myself writing many long emails. So here are some facts I put together as an article.”
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A clear view of democracy at the Reichstag
On our visit, my friend and I saw the sun set. The glass and mirrors of the Reichstag dome caught and magnified the glow. And as we peered down through the many slices of reflected light, we could see the blue chairs where Germany’s political representatives make their laws.
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Orbán’s falsification of history in Budapest
A spectacular city such as Budapest should be free of this kind of detrimental political controversy.
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Federal Elections 2017: party roll call
In total, no fewer than 42 parties are running for the Bundestag. How many of them have you heard of?
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